Love That Coffee

These articles by guest authors are devoted to Italian coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, and the people and machines that make it great...

If you're lucky enough to have an Italian coffee machine you can try some of the suggestions at home. And you'll know what to look for when going out for Italian coffee. Almost every article contains a beautiful, related photo (no, we didn't take them ourselves) inspiring you to get out your coffee maker or head on over to your favorite coffee house. We briefly describe each article, followed by a direct quote to entice you to read it. While we do not necessarily agree with each author's affirmations, we only present material that we feel is of value. We plan to increase our collection from time to time. Check out our new section on regional specialties and wine pairings.



Portrait Of A Barista
By: Iulia Pascanu

What's a barista? The person who prepares your coffee. What's a good barista? Pascanu tells you in detail. Does it make a difference? It sure does.

Pascanu ~

"4. A good barista carries out to near perfection four operations:... "

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Cappuccino Machines With An Italian Touch
By: Clinton Maxwell

Maxwell describes the secret of great cappuccino and great cappuccino machines. All of a sudden I have this craving.

Maxwell ~

"Cappuccino is a tricky drink to master. It is divided into 3 parts; the espresso..."

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Italian Roast Coffee For An Authentic Espresso
By: Nicholas Webb

Italian roast coffee. Great on its own or in specialty drinks such as espresso. Webb lets you in on the coffee, the machines to brew it, and the cups to serve it.

Webb ~

"Generally speaking, Italian Roast coffee is darker in colour than most roasted blends of coffee and consequently develops..."

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Italian Espresso Machine - How To Find The Best Italian Espresso Machine
By: Ricky Lim

You have decided that you can't live without an Italian espresso machine. Now you need to know which one is best for you. Lim gives you some ideas, and some web sites to visit.

Lim ~

"It is quite easy to order an Italian espresso machine from any of the online merchants these days. However, before purchasing, you might want to ..."

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The History Of Italian Coffee
By: Randy Wilson

Wilson describes the fascinating history of Italian coffee, the first Italian coffeehouse, and Italy's impact on that American coffeehouse giant, Starbucks.

Wilson ~

"By the end of the sixteenth century there were those in the Vatican that sought to ban the drink from the Christian world. Pope Clement VIII considered the request of his Cardinals but thought it imprudent to ban the beverage without having tasted it so he requested a sample of the Devils drink.
As legend has it, the Pope ...
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Frothing Milk: The Perfect Topping On A Latte Or A Cappuccino
By: Craig Webb's

Webb tells you how to prepare the frothing milk for your specialty coffee. If you don't do it yourself, you'll know what to look for in the coffee house.

Webb ~

"The first tip is to start right. That means..."

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